Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Lichinaceae

Genus:

Lichina

Species:

Lichina confinis

USDA Symbol:

LICO15

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor coastal substrate

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on rocky shores in intertidal zones